10 Places Of Mumbai You Must Visit Once

10. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus also knew by its former name Victoria Terminus is a historic terminal train station and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

The terminus was designed by British born architectural engineer Frederick William Stevens, in an exuberant Italian Gothic style. Its construction began in 1878, in a location south of the old Bori Bunder railway station, and was completed in 1887, the year marking 50 years of Queen Victoria's rule, the building being named, Victoria Terminus.

The station's name was changed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (station code CST) in March 1996 to honor Shivaji, the 17th-century founder of the Maratha Empire, whose name is often preceded by Chhatrapati, a royal title. In 2017, the station was again renamed Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (code CSTM), where Maharaj is also a royal title.

9. Mount Mary Church

The Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount, commonly called the Mount Mary Church by the locals, is a Roman Catholic Church situated atop a hillock 262 feet above sea level and is one of the finest specimens of its kind. Located in the suburbs of the vibrant city of Mumbai, the church enjoys a stunning view of the joyfully bustling Arabian Sea as it beautifully reflects different shades of blue.

The church is situated in Bandra Mumbai which is very famous in Mumbai

The imposing façade of the basilica is almost 68 feet broad, and its foundations are deep-rooted inside rocks and supported by strong buttresses. It is a beautiful semi-gothic structure that is a result of stunning architecture and excellent craftsmanship. The bottom floor, with the main entrance, has a vast, imposing door and beautiful windows on either side.

8.Colaba Causeway

One of the most exciting and eclectic places to visit in Mumbai is the Colaba Causeway, famous for being a shopper's paradise. Iconic at best, ask any Mumbaikar and they will tell you that the Causeway is pretty much the heart of Mumbai. Resurgent, even after the terror attack, this shopping street stood up on its feet in no time.

 Apart from gorgeous clothes and accessories, especially earrings, you can also find great bargains on home decor stuff such as lampshades, curios, and antiques.

This is generally a local street where u can find much-exiting things to buy at cheap rates it is only famous for it we can find almost everything here which we need in our daily routine. For shopping one can must visit here it will be always loved place by shopping lovers.

7. Gateway Of India

The Gateway of India is one of India's most unique landmarks situated in the city of Mumbai. The colossal structure was constructed in 1924. Located at the tip of Apollo Bunder, the gateway overlooks the Mumbai harbor, bordered by the Arabian Sea in the Colaba district. The Gateway of India is a monument that marks India's chief ports and is a major tourist attraction for visitors who arrive in India for the first time. At one point in time, this monument represented the grandeur of the British Raj in India. The total construction cost of this monument was approximately 21 lakhs and the whole expense was borne by the Indian government.

After its construction, the gateway was used as a symbolic ceremonial entrance to British India for important colonial personnel.

The gateway was the site of a terror attack in August 2003, when there was a bomb blast in a taxi parked in front of it. Access to the gateway was restricted after people congregated at its premises following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, in which the Taj Hotel opposite the gateway and other locations in its vicinity were targeted.

In March 2019, the Maharashtra state government proposed a four-step plan to develop the location for the convenience of tourists, following a direction issued by the state governor in February 2019.

This Gateway Of India is proud of our country it represents us in all possible manners.

6. Essel World

Essel World is a place of joy and happiness as it is India's largest amusement theme park, you can visit here with your family and friends and can say your day as well spent. famous for its huge construction and rides which are constructed are horrible and scary but fun and loving kids men and everyone loves to adventure and this is the best package of adventure at just one land.

India's Largest Amusement Park EsselWorld is located in Gorai Mumbai. EsselWorld is very popular with domestic tourists. It can be reached by road as well as by taking a ferry from Marve Beach Malad or Gorai Creek Borivali. About PAN INDIA PARYATAN PRIVATE LIMITED (PIPPL) PIPPL belongs to the Essel Group of companies, owns and operates two amusement parks viz. 'EsselWorld' and 'The Water Kingdom' at Mumbai. EsselWorld is the largest amusement park in the country & 'The Water Kingdom', is one of the largest Theme Water Parks in Asia, and is located on 64 acres of land. Since the past 25 years, EsselWorld has been responsible for setting a benchmark in the amusement park industry in India. The Island of Fun is located on the costal Gorai village in northwest Mumbai, a scenic setting injected with wholesome thrill & entertainment.

5. Juhu Beach

Not your typical swimming and bathing beach, this beach is best visited on weekend afternoons and evenings when it comes alive with children's rides, carnival-like amusements, and food stands
Juhu Beach in Mumbai is one of the most famous Indian beaches. This beach is known to be one of the most-visited beaches in India and is situated in 'Ville Parle'. It is located approximately 18 km from the city center and is the desired location for most film shootings. Juhu Beach borders a posh locality where most celebrities stay and therefore, it is quite common to find famous celebrities jogging along the sands of this popular beach of Mumbai. Tourists visit this beach because of its peaceful atmosphere and its scenic beauty. Juhu Beach is also famous for its local delicacies and street food. The food stalls set up here offer excellent cuisines and snack items

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Try out the various local cuisines offered at the food stalls and snack joints set up at the beach. The street foods, such as 'Pani Puri', 'Bhel Puri' and 'Pav Bhaji' are just some of the many delicacies offered at the beach stalls.
One can also visit the famous Italian restaurants here such as Little Italy, Mangi Ferra, Don Giovanni, Penne, and so on. Popular sea-food specialties are served at these quality restaurants sited near the Juhu Beach. Here, one can visit pubs and discotheques that are the youth joints of the area.

4. Prince Wales Museum Mumbai

The Prince of Wales Museum is a splendid structure situated in Mumbai and is regarded to be one of the heritage buildings of the city. The foundation stone of this edifice was laid down by the Prince of Wales on the 11 November 1905, and it was established as a museum on 10 January 1922. The facade of the museum is a sight to behold in itself and sits in the midst of an expansive green garden. Adorned with stunning stone and latticework, the architecture of the Prince of Wales Museum is a blend of Indian, Mughal, and British

Now known as 'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay', The Prince of Wales Museum is a Grade I Heritage Building of the city and is counted amongst one of the most prominent museums of India. The complex exhibits a myriad collection of ancient artifacts, artwork, and sculptors of the country which give a unique insight into our past. The building also underwent a major renovation after which several new galleries adorning the artworks of Hindu God Krishna, textiles and Indian traditional costumes were opened. Preserved in its best form, the Prince of Wales Museum are a wonderful manifestation of India's glory and rich past.

3. Girgaon Chowpatty

Girgaon Chowpatty is a public beach along the Queen’s Necklace adjoining Marine Drive in the Girgaon area of Mumbai, India. It is served by the Charni Road railway station. The beach is noted for its Ganesh Visarjan celebrations when thousands of people from all over Mumbai and Pune come to immerse the idols of Lord Ganesh in the Arabian Sea. It is also one of the many places in the city where the 'Ram Leela' play is performed on stage every year. An effigy of Ravan erected on the sand is burnt at the end of the 10-day performance.

On the road running along the beach, the lone surviving terrorist of the 26/11 attacks, Ajmal Kasab, was caught and arrested. A bronze bust of Tukaram Omble, the policeman who helped arrest Kasab, was erected on 26 November 2009
It has part of many movies where we can see Ganesh Visarjan taken place also in many T.V serials.

2. Mumbai Film City

Spread across a vast area of 520 acres, the Film City is comprised of about twenty indoor studios and is located in Aarey Colony, Mumbai, Film City is often regarded as a home of Bollywood. The place is so vast that about 1000 film sets can be erected here simultaneously. Over the years, it has been the location for a number of Bollywood films. Almost over 900 movies and many more television shows have also been shot here. Today, Film City has grown to be one of the best film studios, well-equipped with all the essential amenities and world-class facilities. Not only is it a great place for film shoots, but it is also filled with verdant greenery and refreshing expanses.

Here is a place were almost Bollywood scenes are shoot just in one place it is huge covered place at the vast covering of 520 acres.

Live is all time running fast here as films are shoots continuously here every day and every night each and every place of this land is making a new set every day for something new to shoot on camera and to show on a big screen.

1. Marine Drive

Marine Drive is the most easily identifiable landmark associated with Mumbai and is indicative of the glamor and glitter of the city. It is essentially a 3.6 km long, the arc-shaped boulevard along the South Mumbai coast that starts at the southern end of Nariman Point and ends at Girgaum Chowpatty, popularly known as Chowpatty Beach. The coast wraps the Arabian sea and is the best place in Mumbai to watch the sunset or even to just take a leisurely stroll by the sea at any time of the day or night. At night, when the whole coastline lights up, it justifies its other moniker i.e. Queen's Necklace.

Among the tourist attractions in Mumbai, Marine Drive is an important destination. It is a curved beachfront promenade and a curved road that runs for kilometers, giving a great view of the beach and the shore.

Marine Drive is an amalgam of beautiful views. In the daylight, you can sit on the walkway alongside and enjoy the pleasant beach environment that it offers. Have a calming experience and a lovely glimpse of sunset at Marine Drive.

At dusk, the sight is just breathtaking with the lined-up palm trees and street lights sparkling all around. The views here provide the visitors with a soothing atmosphere carrying away all their stress.